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About Germany Visas

Can I enter a country other than Germany with my Schengen visa that was issued at the German Consulate?

You can enter any Schengen country with your Germany visa, as long as your itinerary shows Germany as the primary destination. That means Germany is the Schengen country in which you are staying the…

Updated 8 months ago

I have an expired Schengen visa with biometrics in my old passport. I would like to apply for a German business visa with my new passport. Should I submit my previous passport?

Yes, you must submit the old passport with the previous Schengen visa along with the new passport.

Updated 8 months ago

Is a Germany visa valid in an expired passport?

Yes. A valid Germany visa in an expired passport may still be used pending your name and gender has not changed and you travel with both your new and expired passport.

Updated 8 months ago

When does the Germany visa start?

The start date is based on the date of entry listed on the Germany visa application and flight itinerary provided. You will not be able to enter Germany prior to that date.

Updated 8 months ago

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